I’ve heard that without faith it is impossible to please God. At first I didn’t understand that statement, however as time passes I realize that nothing can be accomplished without faith. It takes faith to sit in a chair, although we don’t acknowledge we have faith that the chair will hold us. Without faith most of what we do would not get done. Why place your money in a bank if you didn’t have faith in them to safely maintain your funds? Who gets in a car to take a trip without faith that you will arrive at your destination? Would you get in an airplane if you didn’t have faith in the pilot to fly the plane? There will always be dangers in this world, but faith does not minimize the danger, it magnifies God’s presence. It pleases God when we trust and depend on Him for guidance and understanding. Making a move on faith ignites the heart of God and shows that you are aware of how little control you have in life. Anyone can believe in what they see, but it takes a true relationship with God to believe in the unseen.
For many years I have lived my life on faith, especially during the times when I had no idea if I was making the right moves. Leaving home at age fifty-five and venturing to a new state alone was a major turning point for me. Now at age sixty-three I am fearless when it comes to stepping out on faith and trusting God to lead the way. I understand that being a Christian does not mean no pain, however, it does mean that I will use that pain to propel me to a bigger and better awareness of my purpose here on earth. I am constantly reminding myself that all that I go through is not about me. What I go through will prepare me to share, teach, and assist others when they go through similar situations. How can I point you in the right direction if I have never been there myself? How would I know that everything is going to be alright if I never experienced a situation that proved it? I challenge you to keep the faith no matter what it looks like!